I replaced with one from our Vanagon eTailers and am quite satisfied. Good instructions, I believe some needed electrical fasteners, I had the radio removed at the time which provided good finger access to do all the necessaries.

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On Aug 18, 2013, at 7:23 AM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> It probably won't be completely straight forward.  I replaced mine with a
> socket from a FLAPS many years ago.  I had to use a large washer around the
> front to mount it securely.  Made it black (sort of ) with a marker.
>  It is my understanding that the orig. sockets are rather loose because
> their size is not the same as what our 'merican plugs expect.  Unless you
> are lucky or very diligent in your shopping, your replacement won't be
> illuminated like the original.
>  Have fun trying to get the old one out.
> 
> Larry A.
> 
> 
> 
> On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 8:10 AM, Bob Anderson <ROBERTANDERSON294@comcast.net
>> wrote:
> 
>> I need to install a new cigarette lighter for my GPS unit and I'm
>> wondering if this is just a straight forward swap for a replacement bought
>> at my local parts store?
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Bob Anderson
>> '86 Vanagon GL
>> Wilmington, MA
>>